Remembering the Stonewall Riots
Fifty year ago today, a New York City bar was raided, sparking a movement that continues to this very day. The month of June is Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots. “I looked up. There was a gun in…
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Tourism options on the Coast
While beaches in the Hancock County area and Harrison County area are feeling the effects of toxic algal blooms in the Mississippi Sound, there are still many options for recreation along the Coast. Beaches in Gulfport are experiencing minimal turnout…
Splashin’ the Coast
Hundreds of swimmers will be competing at the Natatorium in Biloxi this weekend. It’s all part of Splashin’ the Coast. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
Fourth of July fire safety
You can almost smell the grilled hot dogs and fireworks as we are getting very close to the Fourth of July. So, as we approach our nation’s birthday, fire safety should also be on our minds. Gulfport Fire Department says…
Coffee and Cybertalk
When it comes to protecting your business or your children, preventable measures can be taken to keep them safe online. That’s why the City of Ocean Springs held a Coffee and Cybertalk this morning at their community center. The cybertalk…
Port of Gulfport creates jobs on the Coast
It’s been 13 years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Coast and a new report says since then, the Port of Gulfport has done a great job of creating jobs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reviewed the Mississippi…
We Remember: Paying Tribute to Our Wildland Firefighters
Now is as good a time as any to remind everyone to make sure you keep a close eye on the debris and vegetation you burn in your yard, especially around this time year with conditions ripe for sparking a…
July Edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine Features Touching Tales and Helpful Hints
The latest edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine is about to launch! Some of the highlights of the July edition include a heart-warming story about how several South Mississippians answered the call to help one of our own after a…
Biloxi Passes Water Quality Tests with Flying Colors
There’s good news when it comes to Biloxi water quality. The city just issued its latest water quality report based on the annual testing of the city's water systems and the results will soon be in the mailboxes of Biloxi’s…
Rep. Palazzo Asks Mississippi River Commission to Review Flood Standards
A Mississippi Congressman is calling for a study to review how flood waters are handled by the Mississippi Valley Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Congressman Steven Palazzo sent a letter to Major General Richard G. Kaiser, President…
Local option sales tax debate continues
Gubernatorial candidates butted heads on a range of topics including a new tax that could be implemented. Republican candidate Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and Attorney General Jim Hood had the chance to speak out during the Mississippi Municipal League Conference.…
Ship Island unaffected by algae bloom
With the number of beach closures now up to 12 due to the algae bloom, many residents and visitors are looking for something safe to do. While some beaches are affected by the blue-green harmful algal bloom, some Coast attractions…
Hundreds of animals are dying due to freshwater in the Sound
More beaches have been added to the list of closures on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now people and their pets need to avoid 12 areas due to contamination from the blue-green algal bloom, but this problem goes way past swimming.…
Power out after lightning strikes a powerline on Lindh Road
There were some tense moments for some Gulfport residents after lightning strikes in the area. Severe weather caused trees to topple over, bringing down high-power voltage lines. Grass in the area caught fire, endangering a nearby home. The Gulfport Police…
Memorial Children’s Wall officially unveiled in Ocean Springs
It’s a day to celebrate and honor the memory of loved ones for some in the Ocean Springs community. A group of parents, known as the Compassionate Friends, spent five years getting the Memorial Children’s Wall up and running. Today…
Armed Robbery / Murder Arrest
On June 27, 2019, the Gulfport Police arrested 29-year-old Tony Alexander Williams of Gulfport, charging him with armed robbery and first degree murder. The arrest is the result of extensive investigation into the murder of Delfred Lewis which occurred on…
MDEQ Adds Two Beach Stations to Closures
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued two additional closures Thursday for two beach stations (Station 9 – Gulfport Harbor Beach and Station 10B – East Courthouse Road Beach) in Harrison County due to…
Four day residency with Lonnie Holley at WAMA
Students in Jackson County had the opportunity of a lifetime at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Young artists learned and picked the mind of artist Lonnie Holley as they helped him create sculptures made from material found on the…
Unregistered garbage can pick up in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi is now picking up garbage and recycling carts not associated with active accounts. According to the city, there are just over 2,000 unregistered households across the city that have the carts. Many of the unregistered cans…
New Baby Café opens in Pascagoula
New and expecting mothers all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast now have a brand new resource as they transition to parenthood. The Baby Café is a support group at the Singing River Health System in Pascagoula. It’s designed to give…
South Mississippi attractions
While some stretches of South Mississippi beaches are closed off to swimming and other water activities, there are still plenty of things to enjoy on the Coast. That’s the message Coastal Mississippi is hoping will be heard around the world.…
Ship Island Excursions stay open amid toxic algae
While the harmful algal bloom has forced ten beaches along the Coast to close, Ship Island Excursions continues to carry one. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.
Two in custody in connection with fatal shooting in Wiggins
Two men are in custody after the shooting death of a man in Wiggins last night. Twenty-four year-old Frederick Alexander of Poplarville is charged with murder in the death of Martin Atkinson Jr. and 20-year-old Tyrese Youngblood is charged with…
Gulf Coast Pride Day is Saturday
The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is dedicated to providing resources to our local LGBTQ+ community. On Saturday, they will be celebrating just that. They are hosting ‘Pride Day’ at Point Cadet Plaza in Biloxi. ‘Pride Day’ will have lots…